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support

[suh-pawrt] / səˈpɔrt /










Usage

What are other ways to say support? To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

Example Sentences

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The demographic trend has intensified calls for the government to support families better and reduce the financial burden for single parents.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

After some early jitters in the first inning, the two teams settled down to play good defense in support of their pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The White House also sought caps on Iran’s ballistic missile program and its support for regional militant groups—issues of importance to Israel and America’s Middle Eastern partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The results suggest the technology could eventually support continuous large scale operation.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

“He doesn’t care about Boo! He was supposed to give my mom child support and he never did. I don’t think Boo’s ever even met him!”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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